{"product_id":"polished-moss-agate-stone-green-tumbled-crystal","title":"Polished Moss Agate Stone Green Tumbled Crystal","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMoss Agate is a translucent chalcedony containing green mineral inclusions that spread through the stone in branching, plant-like formations. Despite the name, there is no organic material involved, since the moss-like patterns are iron and manganese minerals that crystallized inside the agate as it formed. These pieces are tumbled to a smooth polish, showing white to pale grey bodies with dark green dendritic patterning. Each stone is finished individually, so the density and shape of the inclusions differ from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoss Agate Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural chalcedony with green dendritic mineral inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite to pale grey translucent body with dark green patterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTumbled and polished to a smooth, glossy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoughly 1 to 1.5 inches, about 5 oz per piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually as one hand-picked stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo two patterns alike, since inclusions form randomly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoss Agate Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe branching green inclusions in moss agate look remarkably like miniature landscapes or plant growth caught inside stone, which is why it has been a collector favorite for centuries. The polish brings out the translucency, so holding it up to light reveals depth in the patterning that a rough surface would hide. At this size, it works as a pocket stone, in a specimen tray, or scattered in a display bowl, and the price makes it easy to pick up several pieces with different patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoss Agate Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMoss Agate is a variety of chalcedony, itself a microcrystalline form of quartz (silicon dioxide). The green inclusions are typically hornblende, chlorite, or other iron and manganese silicates that grew in dendritic formations inside the silica as it solidified. It rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable enough for regular handling. Major sources include India, the United States, and Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoss Agate Usage Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with warm water and mild soap, then dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable at 6.5 to 7 Mohs, suitable for pocket carry or regular handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold up to light to see the full depth of the inclusion patterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can gradually affect the coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from softer stones, since agate will scratch them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSize, shape, and color may vary from the photos. Each Moss Agate stone is natural, so no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incense Pro","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":45277703372915,"sku":"INCPRO9009","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/4700\/4019\/files\/polished-moss-agate-stone-green-tumbled.jpg?v=1784825716","url":"https:\/\/incensepro.com\/products\/polished-moss-agate-stone-green-tumbled-crystal","provider":"Incense Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}